Voices from the Front: New Hampshire and the American Civil War This photograph, reproduced from a tintype mounted on the inside of a Civil War drum, is believed to be that of the drum’s owner, Charles S. Holmes (1838–1927). A farmer in Stewartstown, Holmes mustered into Company I, New Hampshire Heavy Artillery in 1864, serving as a company musician in Washington, D.C., until the end of the war in 1865. Unidentified photographer, c. 1864, gift of George W. Holmes. More than any other event, the Civil War defines 19th-century America. The lives of soldiers who fought and the people who endured life on the home front were explored in the exhibition Voices from the Front: New Hampshire and the American Civil War. The exhibition was on view at the Society’s museum from February 18 through December 31, 2012. The Civil War was fought on two fronts, one where soldiers faced the enemy in battle and another where civilians faced the uncertainties and tribulations of living through an armed conflict. Thirty-eight thousand men from New Hampshire served in either volunteer regiments or the U.S. Army. As battles raged in the South, men and women across New Hampshire continued to till fields, keep house, labor in factories, sell goods, and go to church, while witnessing on a daily basis the political and military upheaval of a divided nation. Thanks to Our Sponsors Voices from the Front: New Hampshire and the American Civil War was funded in part by Laconia Savings Bank; the Robert O. Wilson, D.D.S., Research Fund; and the Una Mason Collins Fund. Through photographs, letters, diaries, and objects, the exhibition Voices from the Front: New Hampshire and the American Civil War, told the stories of the soldiers who fought the war and the people who endured on the home front. About Us The New Hampshire Historical Society is the independent nonprofit that saves, preserves, and shares New Hampshire history. The Society serves thousands of children and adults each year through its museum, library, educational programs, and award-winning publications. Join Us! The New Hampshire Historical Society is not a state-funded agency. All of the Society's programs and services are made possible by dues and contributions from individuals, foundations, and businesses. Free admission to the museum and free use of library research resources are two of the many benefits of membership in the Society. You are invited to join today! Call the membership department at 603/856-0621 or use our convenient and online membership form. About Us - Visit - Library - Museum - Education - Publications - Programs & Events Museum Store - Join & Support - Contact Us - Home New Hampshire Historical Society Library | 30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301 Museum | 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 603/228-6688 | Contact Us © 1998-2013 New Hampshire Historical Society | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use